In response to requests from new parents, CMEE will host two "Programming for Parents" forums on October 8 and October 15 from 10:30 to 11:30am. Co-hosted by Cultural Care Au Pair, these parents' forums are free and childcare will be provided.

 

On October 8, pediatrician Dr. Michael Schessel and nutritionist Jessica Schessel will lead "Healthy Eaters are Happy Kids: Practical Tips for Feeding and Nurturing your Children." On October 15, 2009, educators Stephanie Krusa and Susan Peterson present on "Nurturing Each Child's Unique Intelligences."  

CMEE is delighted to host Sandpiper Music Together on Tuesdays and Fridays this fall. And we're particularly fortunate to have the Program Director, (pictured center) Leah Oppenheimer, back as a teacher again, to share not only her joy and passion for music, but some of the evidence that shows how important music is to the lives of young children.
 
In Leah's words: 
 
"When I first became a Music Together Parent with my then infant son, all I knew was that we needed a place to move and dance during the gray days of a New York winter. Sixteen years later, as a teacher and now Music Center Director, I know the Music Together curriculum offers each child and his or her family so much more. According to large population studies of pre-school students by music educators, children with early involvement in vocal, kinesthetic, or instrumental music do significantly better in spatial-temporal tasks than peers without similar musical exposure. (Journal of Aesthetic Education, 2000). Recent Music Together research in preschool settings has shown improved reading and language scores for Music Together students (Music Together, Spring 2009).
 
And research aside, Music Together is still a great way to spend time with your child, singing and dancing to traditional and world music. Join us for the rainy days of fall and see for yourself."